Open Frame - Lucie Pauwels - Pelikan Puzzles

Open Frame - A Wooden Wonderland of Puzzling

More Than Just a Puzzle

Dive into the world of Open Frame by Pelikan Puzzles, where the craftsmanship of Lucie Pauwels meets the challenge of a 2D packing puzzle. This isn't your everyday brain teaser; it's an art piece that plays with your perception of space and color. With dimensions of 4.29 inches x 4.29 inches x 0.79 inches, it's a compact yet profound conundrum.

Materials Meet Mastery

Crafted from an array of exotic woods including Maple, Zebrano, Ash, Purpleheart, Wenge, American Walnut, Jatoba, Acacia, Padauk, and Oak, Open Frame is not only a puzzle but a showcase of nature's palette. Each piece brings its own character, making the puzzle as visually captivating as it is challenging.

• Frame Design: Unlike its predecessor, the frame here is formed by single voxel pieces at the center of each side, adding a twist to the challenge.
• Piece Count: Nine pieces in total, some shared with the Minimal Frame but with unique simple ones.
• Objective: Fit all pieces into a 7x7 square, ensuring they can't slide out - an anti-slide requirement that elevates the puzzle's difficulty.

Why Open Frame?

This puzzle is for:

• Those who relish the complexity of tray packing puzzles and the beauty of fine woodwork.
• Anyone who appreciates the art of puzzle design, where the solution is not just a win, but a revelation.
• Puzzle collectors seeking a unique addition that's both a challenge and a conversation piece.

As Kevin Sadler notes, this puzzle might have you scratching your head more than once, with numerous near-solutions teasing you. But when you finally find that one perfect fit, where all pieces stay put in that 7x7 grid, it's not just solving a puzzle; it's unlocking a small piece of magic. Each attempt is a dance of trial and error, patience, and finally, triumph. Open Frame is more than a puzzle; it's an experience waiting to unfold in your hands.